My Ex Humiliated Me—Now I'm the Mafia King's Wife

Adrian. Don't... Adrian I had chased Adrian Vale for five years. Let me help you, please. But the night Adrian was drugged, he would rather bite through his tongue than touch me. From that day on, I became the biggest joke among New York's mafia families. To punish me, Adrian cut off my family's access to the East River dock. My father and brother almost died in a warehouse ambush. My mom cried every day. To get me away from the scandal, my family sent me to Sicily overnight. I stayed away for five years. The day I finally returned to New York. someone laughed and said Adrian Veil still hasn't married, maybe you should try again. No thanks, I'm not planning to find my son a new father. The room went quiet, then I looked up and saw Adrian Vale standing across the hall. For once, the man who could watch a gunfight without blinking looked stunned. I knew we might meet again; I just did not expect it to happen this soon. You're married, Adrian was still cold, clean cut and untouchable, but my heart no longer moved at every glance from him. you haven't answered me. Yes, my son is three. He looks a lot like me.

The next second Adrian sat down beside me, I raised an eyebrow, five years ago he avoided me like a disease, today he came closer on his own. Don't misunderstand. every other seat is taken. The auction was about to begin, so I ignored him. Then the auctioneer brought out a vintage Patek Philippe watch. Adrian and I raised our paddles at the same time. He froze for a second, then his hand slowly lowered. Serena noticed at once. See, I told you she never gave up. She just came back to New York and already found out Adrian would be here She even knows he wants that watch. How touching. This isn't her first time, is it? When has Adrian ever accepted anything from her? Years ago, I had given Adrian many gifts; he accepted none of them. But this watch was not for him—it was for Lucian. His old watch had been scratched from years of handling guns, contracts, and blades. When I saw this one on the auction list, I decided to buy it for him. I just did not expect to run into Adrian and his people here. Explaining would be pointless, so I said nothing. They took my silence as guilt. When the second round of bidding began, Serena exchanged a look with her friends, then she raised her paddle"1 million dollars. " Everyone turned to look at her; the watch was rare, but it was not worth that much. I knew she was doing it on purpose. I raised my paddle"1 million and one. ". Soon the price climbed to two million, just as I raised my hand again Adrian caught my. wrist You don't have to fight them over me Besides, I won't accept anything from you. This is for my husband. What does it have to do with you? Adrian's face turned ugly. He stopped trying to stop me. He just watched Serena and me bid back and forth. In the end, I bought the watch for $8 million. After I paid, I picked up the box and turned to leave. Then my hand was suddenly empty. Serena had snatched the box from me.

Serena tossed the box to the woman beside her, they passed it around like they were playing with a toy, that's mine, give it back. Adrian won't accept your gift anyway, it would be a waste to leave it with you. Right, Adrian frowned, he was still angry over what I had said so he did not answer, Serena took his silence as permission, she opened the box and fastened the watch around her wrist, no wonder Adrian wanted it, it really is beautiful. Too bad something this good ended up with you, why don't you sell it to me? Sure, ten million dollars cash first. You're robbing me, if you can't afford it give it back. Fine, then you'd better catch it before I could react, Serena threw the watch into the air, a sharp crack rang through the hall, the watch hit the marble floor and shattered.

What kind of trick is this now, Vivian Ramono? Are you playing hard to get so Adrian will finally look at you? I turned around and gave Serena Blake a cold glance. Serena had hated me five years ago; marriage had not made her any less annoying. If I were her, I would hide forever after what she did. I can't believe she had the nerve to come back. Didn't you say you were married with a kid? Where are they? Bring them out and show us. The president's daughter missed Leo, so Lucian had taken him to the White House for afternoon tea. I did not know when they would return. When I stayed silent, Serena and the others became certain I was lying. I knew it. A woman like her would say anything. What man would marry a woman Adrian Vault wouldn't even touch? I still remember how she swore she would marry Adrian or no one. She even drugged him to force her way into his bed. Adrian clearly remembered it too; his expression turned cold again. "Vivian, no matter what game you're playing, I will never love you. " I rolled my eyes. I had heard that line too many times. Back then, I fell for Adrian at a Valentino family gala. After that, I chased him without any pride. I learned his schedule and memorized his favorite wine. For Christmas, I sent him a rare case of Sicilian red. On his mother's death anniversary, I sent white roses to the chapel. I even fought another woman over a pair of vintage cufflinks he had once glanced at. Everyone in our circle laughed at me, but I did not care. I thought if I tried hard enough, Adrian would finally see me. Then one night, Adrian was drugged. I happened to enter his room. He thought I had done it to stay awake. He bit through his tongue and threw me out. After the story spread, Adrian cut my family off from the East River docks. The damage nearly broke the Romano family, and I was sent to Sicily to escape the scandal. Thinking of that, I looked at Adrian without expression"Believe me or not, I'm already married. "I won't bother you again. Mr. Bat Then I ignored their reactions and found a seat I had not forgotten why I came here today.

Oh no. I told you to catch it, Vivian. Why are you so clumsy? I looked at her coldly; she met my eyes with open provocation. Before anyone could react, I grabbed her hair and slapped her across the face once, twice, three times. Serena froze, then she screams. "Bitch, you hit me! ". That's exactly what I did She had been provoking me since the moment I walked in There was no need to endure it anymore Her cheeks swelled red. What are you standing there for Get her! They rushed at me together, I kicked one woman down, then I shoved another into the table years ago they had never been my match now they were even worse. Just as I was about to strike again. Adrian grabbed my arm enough. Get lost. He had watched them humiliate me and destroy my things; now he wanted to act like a peacemaker. Adrian froze under my stare before he could speak. A group of armed guards rushed into the hall. The man leading them was Victor Kane, Serena's husband. The moment Serena saw him, she threw herself into his arms. Victor, you came just in time, you have to make her pay. You hit my wife. yes. You've got nerve, take her downstairs. I'll teach her some manners myself. Don't you dare touch me, my husband is Lucian Costello, touch me and see what happens.